Accra (Greater Accra), 30th June 99 -

The Rotary Club of Accra - Achimota on Tuesday, handed over a refurbished assessment and resource centre for children to the Department of Social Welfare.

Mr Yaw Kusi Abebrese, President of the club, said it undertook the redecoration of the centre at a cost of 2.5 million cedis, as it's children's project.

He said Rotary would provide the centre with the necessary equipment to enable children with disabilities to benefit under the second phase of the project.

Mr Abebrese urged parents to send their children with disabilities for early screening and discard superstitious ideas.

"Parents should not be ashamed of such children but accept them and seek medical intervention for them"

Miss Theresa Treve, Assistant Director in charge of the centre said it was established for the early detection, detailed diagnosis and evaluation of children with learning difficulties, mental retardation, hearing and vision impairment.

She said the centre has been able to place children in the appropriate schools according to the degree of their disabilities and their special needs.

Miss Treve said some of the children with disabilities have been treated and have been able to overcome their handicap.

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